The intelligent practitioner knows how to regulate and master his or her breath, body, and mind, in order to enhance the power of concentration before proceeding in the work of observation to shed light. Meditation practice is nourishing for body and mind, and can also expand our vision. Expanded vision enables us to go beyond passionate attachment

Que l’on s’adonne à la méditation seulement trente minutes par jour ou que l’on s’y efforce plus intensément dans la quiétude d’une retraite, ces exercices peuvent être pratiqués de manière graduelle, indépendamment les uns des autres. Personnellement, j’ai eu l’immense fortune

Please consider these questions: What do you hope to heal in yourself? What would you like to let go of? What do you hope to grow in yourself? You can also practice for the sake of others as well as yourself. Holding them in your heart as you practice can feel really sweet. How might your own healing and growth be a gift to those with whom you live

Without mindfulness, our actions are often hurried and abrupt. As we practice the sixth exercise, we may find that our actions slow down.